Capacitor (i-ELOOP) Compulsory Discharge

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Disconnect the service plug. (See SERVICE PLUG DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [i-ELOOP] .)
Remove the discharge box cover.

Fig 1: Locating Discharge Box Cover
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Connect the connector in the discharge box to the plug.

Fig 2: Connecting Connector To Plug
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Verify that the LED which displays during discharging is displayed.

Fig 3: LED Illumination
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CAUTION:
- Do not touch the discharge box because the inside of the box becomes hot during discharging.
NOTE:
- The LED turns off when the discharge is completed. Completion of discharge takes a maximum of approx. 2 hours.
Verify that the LED turns off.
CAUTION:
- Do not return the service plug to the original position even after discharging is finished.
Dispose of the vehicle or the parts.